The Saint Joseph's baseball team staged a comeback to defeat Saint Louis, 5-4, led by Joey Gale's eighth-inning single that secured the winning run. Early on, Saint Joseph's grabbed a 3-0 lead before Saint Louis rallied, tying the game at 4-4 after multiple home runs. Key plays included a seventh-inning homer by Blake Primrose and Gale's game-winning hit, setting the stage for Andrew Gaines, who closed out the game with a strikeout of the side in the ninth.

By the Numbers
  • Saint Joseph's improved to 18-11 overall and 10-1 in the Atlantic 10.
  • Andrew Gaines recorded his fifth save of the season, and Christian Coppola struck out nine in four innings.
State of Play
  • Saint Joseph's has been performing strongly in the Atlantic 10 with a 10-1 record.
  • Saint Louis is struggling, sitting at 4-7 in the same conference.
What's Next

The series concludes with a decisive game scheduled for noon on Saturday, where both teams will aim to secure a series win.

Bottom Line

This victory demonstrates Saint Joseph's resilience and ability to perform under pressure, reinforcing their position as a strong contender in the Atlantic 10.